Luka Dončić #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on after being called for his sixth foul in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center on June 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. . (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
2 stupid plays cost the Mavericks Game 3 of the NBA Finals and, in turn, probably cost them a chance at an NBA Championship. In the end the Celtics went up 3-0 in the series after their 106-99 win Wednesday night.
But the game was very winnable for the Mavericks. First of all, we had a Kyrie Irving sighting. It was clearly his best game in weeks. He scored 35 points and made his first 4 three-pointers in this series. Until now it seemed like Luka Doncic was playing all by himself. In Game 3 he "only" scored 27 points and had an off night behind the arc, shooting just 1-7.
STUPID PLAYS COST MAVERICKS
But with 4:12 remaining in the game and the Mavs down 93-90, Doncic, playing with 5 fouls tried to take a charge 20 feet from the basket. He was not set and got called for a foul and fouled out. The Mavs would have to go the rest of the game without its best player. What a dumb play!
One minute later, the Mavs still down by three, with the ball and a chance to tie the game, commit an offensive foul and give up a possession. PJ Washington got nailed for a moving screen... in the BACKCOURT! How stupid was that? So 2 stupid plays cost Mavericks Game 3!
Boneheaded plays like these cost the Mavs a chance to win the game and stay alive in the series. Tune in for more analysis and opinion on Craig Shemon and Company on ESPN Southwest Florida from 2-6!
2024 U.S. Open Tee Times and Groupings Announced for First Two Rounds at Pinehurst
The U.S. Open tee times and groupings for the first two rounds have been announced, and Pinehurst is going to be crowded.
The 2024 U.S. Open will feature 156 players starting the tournament. One player - Jon Rahm - has withdrawn, but was replaced by an alternate already. From those 156 players, the low 60 scores and ties will make the cut for the weekend.
Pinehurst No. 2 is playing as a 7,548-yard, par-70 course this time around, and it's going to be a heavy task for every player. Rounds will begin on both the first and 10th holes both days.
Action begins at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, with the group of Michael McGowan from Southern Pines, alongside Carter Jenkins from Raleigh, and Logan McAllister. From the 10th hole at 6:45 a.m., we'll have an international grouping of Rico Hoey from the Phillipines, Tom McKibbin from Northern Ireland, and Matteo Manassero from Italy.
The final groups on both Thursday and Friday won't tee off until 2:42 p.m.
The golf world's top player, Scottie Scheffler, will see his Thursday round begin at 1:14 p.m. on the first hole. He will be grouped with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele.
And if you're wanting to catch Tiger Woods during his opening round, you'll have to get up early, as he will tee off from the 10th hole at 7:29 a.m. on Thursday (and from the 1st at 1:14 p.m. on Friday). Woods is grouped with Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Below, we take a look at all of the U.S. Open tee times and groupings for the first and second round from Pinehurst No. 2.
